About Stamp with Jini

My name is Jini Merck and I'm a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator. I love being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, not only do I get to be creative every day, I also get to be a creative coach, offering fresh project ideas and encouragement to my customers and friends. For me, helping someone create that perfect project for a special occasion is the best feeling in the entire world. After all, creating cards, scrapbook pages, and gift items is about more than just stamps and ink—it’s about sharing a part of yourself with the people in your life. I live in Clarkesville which is in the North Georgia Mountains with my husband and two children. Although my family keeps me busy I enjoy the creativity of stamping and crafts and the fellowship stamping brings into my life. Spending time creativing cards and gifts for friends and family has been one of my favorite hobbies over the years.

Mini Berry Basket Blessing Mix

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

I love to give Blessing Mix to friends and family for Thanksgiving. It’s a great little snack and I love this poem I found years ago when I first started stamping that I always attach to the treat.

I created a Mini Berry Basket to hold this year’s Blessing Mix and if you’d like to learn how I made it you can CLICK HERE to see my Mini Berry Basket Video Tutorial.

Great news the 1/8″ Circle Punch (134365) and the Berry Basket Die (137366) is part of our Online Extravaganza that is starting today – So you can save too!!! As always I’ve posted a complete supply list below for your convenience.

Want the poem? Here you go!

Blessing Mix

The Bugles are a symbol of the Cornucopia, a horn of plenty.

The Pretzels represent arms folded in Thanks & Prayer.

The Candy Corn reminds us that during the first winter,

Food was so scarce that settlers survived on just a few kernels of corn per day.

The Fruit is a reminder that Thanksgiving is the celebration of the harvest.

The Peanuts represent seeds, the potential of the bounteous

harvest of the next season if they are planted & well tended

Today starts an awesome ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA! Only ONE week!
November 23th-30th

LOTS of current items are on deep discounts! Today ONLY there is a Flash Sale on Designer Series Paper – Buy 3 get one FREE!

The list is so long you’ll want to print it! Click HERE for a printable PDF

Supplies:

Stamp Set: A Little Something (139827)

Paper: Into the Woods Designer Series Paper (139586), Early Espresso (119686), Old Olive (100702), and Very Vanilla card stock (101650)

Accessories: Berry Basket Die (137366), Early Espresso and Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Write Markers, Gusseted Cellophane Bags (133770), Into The Woods 3/8″ Cotton Ribbon (139612), Linen Thread (104199), 1/8″ Circle Punch (134365), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1 1/2″ Circle Punch (138299) and 1 3/4″ Circle Punch (119850)

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Online Extravaganza Starts tomorrow!!!!

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Whoo hoo! It’s that time of year – and Stampin’ Up! is giving us some great deals including door busters! But you’ll want to hurry since supplies are limited on some products and will only be available while supplies last.

See the Savings Now!

Here are the details:

Dates: November 23-30, 2015
Two 24-hour flash sales for specific products will happen during this promotion: one on November 23 and one on November 30.
Past Paper Pumpkin kits and kit refills in Online Extravaganza are available for purchase by subscribers and non-subscribers.
You must use Bundle item codes provided for Online Extravaganza. Discounts will not be applied if individual component item numbers are entered separately. Bundles featured in Online Extravaganza will exist only during Online Extravaganza.
There is no minimum purchase necessary for Online Extravaganza. Discounts will range from 20 to 50 percent.
Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the same order.
All order types (customer and online) qualify for the Online Extravaganza discounted items and bundles.

Deadline
- Online must be placed by Monday, November 30, 2015 at 11:50 PM (MT)

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Acorny Kit Kat Box Tutorial

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Need a cute Thanksgiving treat for friends or family? How about my Acorny Kit Kat Box? They are quick, easy and hold a full size Kit Kat candy bar – what could be sweeter?

This project uses one of my favorite fall bundles from the Holiday Catalog – The Acorny Thank You stamp set and coordinating Acorn Builder Punch.

Want to see how I made it? Why not check out my latest Video the Acorny Kit Kat Box Tutorial?

So what do you think? Why not leave me a comment. You can find the complete supply list at the bottom of this post for all the supplies I used to create this fun gift item.

Christmas is fast approaching and I want to help make checking those names off your list easier than ever! Stampin’ Up! has got some great gift ideas for those loved ones young and old.

Check out these great options that are available to you without even leaving the comfort of your home.

Kits – everything is in the kit you need to get started just add scissors and adhesive.

Check out our Watercolor Wishes Card Kit (140406) shown above, it’s a great deal for any crafter or novice since it includes everything you need including stamp set and ink and makes 20 unique cards!

Click HERE to see all our kits

Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscriptions – choose the option right for you. Prepaid Subscriptions come in 1, 3, 6, and 12 month options

These aren’t just for adults – My 9 year old niece loves these and always is excited to open it and start crafting!

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Make it memorable – Project Life by Stampin’ Up! is a great way to create a quick and easy gift. Have someone who has just had a baby or is expecting? How about getting married or going on a trip? The options are endless with our card collections and accessory packs.

Here is a baby book I recently gave as a gift and included a little clear mount case with extra cards for memory keeping on the go!

And my son uses his to document the progress on his rail buggy that he is building. I can’t tell you how much he loves showing the book to his guy friends to show the different steps he’s done.

Click HERE to see all the Project Life by Stampin’ Up! products available

Want an easy reference guide – Click HERE for my printable 2015 Holiday Gift Guide.

Not sure what to get? How about a Gift Certificate? Classes are available to gift to – So why not treat a friend to some quality time and have a girl’s day out stamping together?

Want some help with ideas? Feel free to contact me and I’ll be happy to find the right gift for you to give. I help hubbies too!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Acorny Thank You (**139718) and A Little Something (139827/139830)

Inks: Soft Sky (131181), Blackberry Bliss (133642), and Old Olive Classic Ink (126953)

Paper: Soft Sky (131203), Blackberry Bliss (133675), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Acorn Builder Punch (**139681), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Project Life Corner Punch (135346), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874) and 2 1/2″ Circle Punch (120906)

**Bundle & Save with the Acorny Thank You Stamp Set & Punch Bundle (140841)

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On Stage – Tampa

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Last weekend I was able to attend the first On Stage Event that Stampin’ Up! held in Tampa, Florida.

On Friday I was able to participate in a shoe box swap with friends and I’ll be sharing some of these great cards with you in the upcoming weeks.

I was so excited to see what the new format for our Demonstrator Events would be like. While the Main Stage was in Brussels, there were 6 different regional events being held at the same time here in the United States and that was in addition to those held in other countries. All total there were more Demonstrators gathered together at one time than in ever before – and the energy was high.

When we entered the ballroom we were greeted by tables filled with new goodies!

The tables were decorated with Blackberry Bliss table cloths and the theme of one of the new suites, Going Places from the 2016 Occasions Catalog was highlighted in all the goodies on the table.

Of course, no Stampin’ Up! event would be complete without a Prize Patrol!

After all who can resist a new stamp set!!! I can’t wait to try out this new set it’s definitely a must have so I was thrilled when I won it!!!

I enjoyed spending time with my fellow team mate JoAnn who joined me in Tampa

And the SINKS team members, my extended family.

It was a great day together and while I had lot of fun sharing, laughing and stamping together, getting the first peek at the upcoming Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-bration brochure was the high light! (I can’t wait to share a sneak peek with you with my Prize Patrol set during the Coffee & Cards Buffet in December! Watch for more information coming your way soon!!!)

After the great day we had together we continued the fun with dinner at the Spaghetti Warehouse.

What fun, spending time with new and old friends and sharing our favorite moments of the day’s presentation and training.

Oops…. I almost forgot to share with you some of the fun pillow gifts I made for my roommate.

With all that sharing we do I love to jot notes down since I can never remember it all – so I made a notepad set with pen and binder clip for holding all those goodies together

I used the P roject Life Remember This stamp set (135786) since I love this sentiment and of course the Schoolhouse Designer Series Paper (138187) and Pacific Point 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (138427).

We receive a special event bag to hold all our goodies in so a name tag is always helpful to identify ours from the rest! After all 398 of the same bags in one place….well you get the idea.

And for my fellow Team members and travel companion I made this cute little domed box.

It held some chocolate, pen, binder clip and of course flags so we could mark all those wonderful must have stamp sets!

The next day was an early morning wake up and off to the airport to head home –

Of course, I made sure I had my new catties on the plane with me – ready to settle in and dream! I think this is the best Occasions and Sale-a-bration yet!

Oh my gosh, can you believe all these goodies I brought home with me!!! Stampin’ Up! pampers us at these events. I LOVE being a Demonstrator – and I love the fact that I get to order and preview items before they go live!

If this sounds like something you would enjoy now is a wonderful time to become a demonstrator. You can click HERE to learn more about my Team the Blue Mountain Stampers and of course you’re welcome to contact me by phone (706) 754-7124 or email [email protected] – I’d love to share with l you more about the advantages of joining.

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Hot Diggity Dog! On Stage – Tampa

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

This past Saturday I was able to get together with other Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators in Tampa for an On Stage presentation by Stampin’ Up! What can I say I love these events, after all what could be better than getting together with others who love stamping as much as you do?

Today’s card is another one that uses the Folded Frame Technique that I shared with you on Friday. Click HERE to see my Folded Frame Video Tutorial. I designed this card for the On Stage event so I could do some swapping on the floor before it started and I got some great cards in return that I look forward to sharing with you over the next few weeks.

Isn’t this little guy cute? I love Hot Diggity Dog stamp set since it’s fun and cheerful and of course dogs are a big part of our lives, namely Chewie and Yoda. (Yes, we are Star Wars nerds as Kaitlin calls us.)

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing more about my On Stage experience.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hot Diggity Dog (134021/134024)

Inks: Early Espresso Classic Ink (126974)

Paper: Neutrals Collections Designer Series Paper Stack (138435), Marina Mist (119682) and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Blender Pen (102845), Simply Scored Tool (122334) and Diagonal Score Plate (125886)

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Weekly Deals & Fun Fall Swaps

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Check out these fun Weekly Deals that are starting today.

I’ll be sending in an order on Thursday – If you’d like to be included just let me know.

And now for some swaps! Many of these items are included in our Holiday Catalog Retirement list.

And check out our little Into the Woods (139636) wooden elements on the inside – cute, huh?

And I’m here is the more projects made with Into The Woods Suite items.

Our cute little Square Pillow Box Thinlit Dies (139657) done in Into the Woods Designer Series Paper and is accented with the Acorny Thank You Bundle and Leaflit Framelit Dies.

Along with this fun card – recognize the sentiment? Its from the Tin of Cards stamp set (138946).

I know this is a quick post but I’m packing up my car for tonight’s event – Why not stop by and see me?

I’ll be doing my Caring with Cards at the Clarkesville Library between 2 – 3 pm today and then the Christmas Kick-Off Party tonight!!! (Sorry I don’t have a new flyer just ignore the big tomorrow LOL! It’s TONIGHT!!!)

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Retirement List Announced for Holiday Catalog

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Stampin’ Up! has announced that they will be giving us a Retirement List for ALL of our catalogs. And today the Holiday Catalog List was announced – so you’ll want to check it out so that you can get the items on your wish list before they are gone.

Here are the details:

Dates: November 16th – January 4th 2016!!

Stamps will be available to order until December 28th; after that they are while supply lasts
Accessories are only while supplies last

Want a printable list? Click HERE for a copy of the 2015 Holiday Catalog Retirement List

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Last Day for these Weekly Deals

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Christmas Kick Off Party – Rabun Event Center

Come join me and do a little holiday shopping locally tomorrow night. I’ve got all kinds of goodies that make great stocking stuffers for teachers, bus drivers and secret Santa gifts!!!

I just got back from Tampa and the first ever OnStage event – I’ve got all kinds of goodies and swaps that I can’t wait to share with you – watch for more in this weeks posts!

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Folded Frames Tutorial & On Stage

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

As I’m typing this up I’m getting ready for my Shoe box swap and the first ever Stampin’ Up! On Stage event. Whoo hoo! There isn’t anything I enjoy more than getting together with other stampers and stamping. And this event is sure to be a ton of fun!

Would you like to see what I’ll be sharing at my Shoe box Swap? This card highlights the Folded Frame technique and while it looks difficult it really isn’t – which is always the type of technique I love!

This card was created using our From Land to Sea stamp set (138720/139361) found on page 83 in the Annual Catalog. I love anything water and turtles so that is where I started when creating this card. (Remember those pet turtles that we had and the little plastic dish with the palm tree to keep them in? Oops I’m probably dating myself, oh well my love affair with turtles started with my first pet turtle.)

Want to know how I made this Folded Frame? Well you’re in luck – I’ve done a quick video tutorial on Folded Frames for you so you can make them too!

So what do you think? Why not give it a try and create your own Folded Frame out of your favorite Designer Series Paper?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: From Land to Sea (138720/139361), Something to Say (134177/134180) and World Map (130342/130345)

Inks: Lost Lagoon (133644), Mossy Meadow (133645), and Soft Suede Classic Ink (126978)

Paper: 2014-2016 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (138433), Lost Lagoon (133679), Mossy Meadow (133676), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: 1/8″ Mini Brads (122941), Blender Pen (102845), Simply Scored Tool (122334) and Diagonal Score Plate (125886) , Washi Tape Label (138296) and Word Window Punches (119857), Paper Piercer (126189) and Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199)

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Joyful Season

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

One of the things that I enjoy doing during the winter is watching the bird feeder outside my dining room window, especially when it snows. And here in the North Georgia Mountains Cardinals are regular visitors. When I was a child in Wisconsin that flash of red was something that we didn’t see often so Cardinals always bring a smile to my face no mater what season so the Joyful Season stamp set was on my list! And since it is a two-step stamp set this little guy gives you lots of stamping choices.

Check out these great cards using the set that I got in a swap. This first card was given to me by Sandy and uses our new In Color Ribbon choice, Mossy Meadow (138419) along with the popular Home for Christmas Enamel Dots (140536).

This second card is from Joann and has a more elegant feel, while Sandy’s feels more down home or country. That is part of what I love about our products – use the same stamp sets, but choose different colors of products and you’ve got a totally different feel.

I love the Home for Christmas Designer Buttons button (139639) that highlights the great bow made with our Bow Builder Punch (137414).

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Joyful Season (139770)

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Santa’s Work Shop & Pajama Party!

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

It’s a mini retreat! Create, Stamp, and make cards and projects All night with me!

Saturday, December 5^th

5:00 – Midnight

There is nothing better than a night away hanging out and crafting with your friends! Making your own homemade gifts is one of my most favorite parts of the Holiday season! **Let’s do it together and have a fun night away! ** I’ll be there to help you design and I can even cut for you!

Take some time out this busy holiday season to pamper yourself and recharge!

Cost: You have choices!

A: Your spot for the night: $20 (bring your own supplies to work on)

Included table space, light snacks, special goodies and a few make ‘n takes

Kits will be available for you to purchase that night.

B: All Occasions stamp a stack included! Have 16 cards cut and ready for you to assemble when you come! Includes the envelopes: $45

C: ADD-ON 1: Oh What Fun Tag Project Kit. Work on this kit at your own seat… Everything you need to make 30 tags, cut and ready for you to stamp and assemble. $24

D: ADD-ON 2: Watercolor Wishes Card Kit. Work on this kit at your own seat…. Everything you need to make 20 unique cards, cut and ready for you to stamp and assemble. Envelopes included $41

RSVP BY Tuesday, November 17^th

[email protected] or call 706 754-7124

SPACE IS LIMITED….SO RSVP EARLY!

It’s simple: You can hold your spot with a credit/debit card.

Need Adhesive? No problem, pick yours up at the class.

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